B20 BioDiesel

Kev

so what is the price difference up your way with the bio-Diesel?

Hi Kev, so does the "B20" mean it has 20% content of Bio products? Im just interested from the point of view that I think I read somewhere that the Common Rail Diesels should not use a fuel with more than 5% Bio, but stand to be corrected on this. Cheers

Sir Kev, and others

Just check to be sure.

Some manufacture's warrenties may not be honoured with Biodiesel...

CJ

Sir Kev - I have used B20 when it is handy (usually 4 cents cheaper over in the west) but if not, then any old brand does me in the full diesel range.

Tried monitoring mileage from tank to tank - town and touring, but couldn't really judge any change - being aware of an 'unintended bias' if you are looking for a specific result. Best economy I have had from the many vehicles owned considering the amount of gear I usually haul around. (No good to me in the shed back home).

Running the 2004 NP turbo Pajero - my mechanic isn't complaining and he is fairly fussy - racked up 75,00 k in last 3 years - no complaints from me.

Don't know about the more recent vehicles though - can't keep up with all this new fangled technology they throw into them these days, but will say I am impressed with this particular unit. Great tug and responds when you put the boot in round town or over t'other side of the escarpment.

Hope it works for you.

Cheers - Phil

Freedom in Kingaroy sell B20 and I have been using it for about two years, no problems. I do not believe that the quality of fuel is the main reason for economy, probably the way we drive and the vehicle we drive. Our vehicles we drive are all pre electronic diesels and there for like to be driven hard to get the best out of them.
Driving one for 50Ks aday we only manage around 8.5/K/l after a go run of say 500Ks we start getting around 10.5/k/l

When i can get there (they are 20km away from me and don't open weekends), I use B100 from Fina in Thomastown (Melbourne).
I have a 1HZ powered (or underpowered) HZJ75RP.
No difference in power or economy. Runs just like petro-diesel except 20c per litre cheaper.
Have had no issues whatsoever and only had to change fuel filter (I'm using CAV filters) after just over 6500km.
I use it because it's cheaper and for better lubricity. When using diesel, I add 200:1 TCW3 2-stroke oil to the diesel to improve lubricity.
Certainly a great alternative for older mechanically injected diesels at least.
Cheers,
Peter.

Bio diesel is a warm weather fuel and not suited to below zero temperatures. This makes its use dubious in some regions for much of the year.

Also could catch people out passing through colder areas. For example one travels the New England Highway and stops at Guyra overnight.Guyra is a rather cold place for much of the year. In the morning the vehicle likely will not start until well after day break.

Flynnie

I dont think it makes any difference to performance or economy. I only buy it when Im near a Gull because its cheaper.
The Gull I go to also has double filtration which does slow the flow rate down a little.